Paul Phalen
"The solution is in our hands..."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,029 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO945minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO44more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Paul's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Paul Phalen 10/24/2018 8:48 AMHad fun. We made it to the end. Now keep going! -
Paul Phalen 10/23/2018 2:42 PMOne more day to go. The numbers of bottles saved and water saved for the whole challenge is great! -
Paul Phalen 10/23/2018 2:30 PMforgot to record a day and got in big trouble from the boss! -
Paul Phalen 10/21/2018 6:29 PMGot to plant the indoor herb garden within the next 3 days! -
Paul Phalen 10/20/2018 8:17 PMOnly 4 more days to go!!! -
Paul Phalen 10/19/2018 2:41 PMPlastic water bottles are such a waste! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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Paul Phalen 10/18/2018 1:58 PMSaving the environment is not a new thing! Close to 50 years ago I was taught in grade school to stick a brick in the toilet to save water! -
Paul Phalen 10/17/2018 2:40 PMDay 15 - 5 minute shower and eating apples. -
Paul Phalen 10/16/2018 7:22 AMEating lots of Vermont apples.